ESP8266 Motor Driver Module Project

This project demonstrates how to control a motor using an ESP8266 microcontroller and an L298N motor driver module. The setup allows you to control the direction and speed of a DC motor, making it suitable for various robotics and automation applications.

Components Needed

Circuit Diagram

Circuit Setup

1.Connecting the Motor Driver Module to ESP8266:

Connect IN1 of the L298N module to GPIO pin D1 on the ESP8266.

Connect IN2 of the L298N module to GPIO pin D2 on the ESP8266.

Connect ENABLE (EN1) of the L298N module to GPIO pin D3 on the ESP8266 for PWM speed control.

Connect the motor terminals to the output terminals of the L298N module.

Ensure proper power (VCC) and ground (GND) connections between the ESP8266, L298N module, and the motor's power supply.

Instructions

1.Setup:

Open the Arduino IDE with ESP8266 board support installed.

Create a new sketch and paste the provided Arduino code.

Connect the ESP8266 to your computer, select the appropriate board and port from the Tools menu.

Upload the code to the ESP8266.

2.operation:

After uploading the code, the motor will run in one direction for 2 seconds, then switch to the opposite direction for 2 seconds, and then stop for 1 second.

The cycle will repeat, demonstrating bidirectional control and speed adjustment of the motor.

Applications

robotics: Control motors for robot movement.

automation: Use in conveyor belts or other automated systems.

DIY Projects: Build projects requiring precise motor control, such as RC cars or automated doors.

Notes

Motor Speed: The speed of the motor can be adjusted by changing the value in the analogWrite(motorEnable, 255); function. The value ranges from 0 (stop) to 255 (full speed).

Direction Control: The motor direction is controlled by the states of IN1 and IN2 pins. Reversing their states changes the motor's direction.

Power Supply: Ensure the motor's power supply matches its voltage and current requirements.